Artefacts

Beijing 2008, costume of a pipa player of the Music segment at the Opening Ceremony.

Physical description

Costume consisting of a wig, a headdress, two petticoats, a belt, a skirt, a shirt, a coat, socks and shoes.

Created

Created: Eiko ISHIOKA Created: Beijing Baorong Baoyi Garments & Accessories Co Ltd.

Materials

metal, textile

Colors

gold, blue, red

Dimension

213 x 47 cm, 3.76 kg

Type of item

Clothes and Accessories -> costume

Reference number

232339

Ensemble

Keywords

Opening ceremony Beijing 2008, Olympic Games Male Music

Notes

During the Opening Ceremony, a segment devoted to traditional Chinese music featuring various ancient instruments closed the presentation on Ancient China. This costume was worn by a pipa player. The pipa is a four-stringed instrument similar to the western lute.